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XHM 201

1963 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,479 mi
Last recorded2,479 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald55,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHM 201
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 2,479 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 2,459 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2012 2,431 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 2,431 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 2,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 2,388 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 2,359 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 2,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 2,330 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 2,302 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?

Based on 11,262 MOT tests across 1,452 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 659
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake binding 369
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 358
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XHM 201 is a 1963 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 55,946 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 659 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XHM 201, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 63 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XHM 201 registered?

XHM 201 is a 1963 Triumph Herald, first registered on 11 July 1963.

Is XHM 201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHM 201 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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